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Send us a text Jeff Jenkins is a paranormal enthusiast, believer and also happens to be the lead singer of North Carolina Melodic Post-Hardcore indie outfit Codeseven.  Jeff takes us on his journey of musical love from the womb, to the rise , demise and resurrection of his band Codeseven.   If you like the Podcast Subscribe! You can find us on all major Podcasting platforms at Welcome to the Scene...

Send us a text Johnny Smrdel is the bass player for the gone-to-soon band Beloved, as well as the hardcore outfit Advent.  Listen as Johnny takes us through his early love affair with music as a kid in a single parent household to his inclusion in the hardcore scene as a teenager. Johnny also talks about his introduction to Beloved, tim touring and the formation of Advent.  Johnny's passion for mu...

Send us a text Shai Hulud has a special place in hardcore history. With the 20th anniversary of the band's trailblazing album "That Within Blood Ill-Tempered" and the thrilling announcement of their reunion at Furnace Fest 2024, my guest today is the vocalist of that album,  Geert van der Velde.  As the vocal cords behind the influential music, Geert unveils his journey from a metal-obsessed teen...

Send us a text When the mic goes live, it's not just about the podcast voice—it's about the echoes of old friendships and the music that's been the soundtrack to our lives. Reunited with Joe Morin of Edison Glass, we wade through the laughter, the struggles of life on the road, and the burrito joints that somehow stick in our minds more than the venues we played. This episode isn't just a trip dow...

Send us a text As a first for the Podcast, I am excited to welcome Jolie Lindholm lead singer of The Rocking Horse Winner and The Darling Fire.  Listen as Jolie talks about her time in Florida's rising music scene as one of the few female-fronted bands in the rock/emo scene in Florida.  Jolie takes us through singing with Chris Carrabba's band the Vacant Andy's and subsequently on the iconic song...

Send us a text  On October 15, 2002, Hopesfall released a seminal album called The Satellite Years.  21 years later the band remixed and remastered the album.  Ryan Parrish was a driving force in the formation, songwriting, and touring force that  Hopesfall would become until the end of his time in the band shortly before the full release of the album.  This conversation takes us from the inceptio...

Send us a text Challenging the status quo and diving headfirst into the colorful world of music, our episode today resonates with the influential beats of Jake Brown, a creative force behind bands  238, Moments in Grace and Isiya dot exe. A small-town musician with considerable talent, Jake talks us through his journey of juggling parenting responsibilities while feeding his passion for music. As...

Send us a text Strap in as we explore the intricate dance between faith and music, a narrative that is deeply personal to Jeremy. He speaks candidly about the challenges and triumphs he faced in merging these two worlds, providing a unique perspective that's as enlightening as it is engaging.   We also talk about Jeremy's Podcast "The Rumors Are True!" The podcast, marinated in his rich background...

Send us a text American Football is perhaps one of THE most influential bands in the scene, especially when it comes to Midwest Emo. Steve Lamos is the founding member, drummer, and trumpet player for the band but Steve is also an accomplished professor and academic.  In this episode, Steve and I talk about how influential the music scene was in his college years for not only him but many other yo...

Send us a text Zach Gehring is the guitarist most known for his work in the MAE and his other band Demons but there is so much more to Zach than just the music he creates though.  Zach is currently getting his PhD, while being a Dad and a musician.  Zach and I ended up talking about philosophy, theology and music as a political statement.  The conversation was fascinating and showed a side of Zach...

Send us a text Jimmy Stadt was the lead singer of the band Polar Bear Club and the current singer and musician of the band Shy Tooth.  In 2013 Polar Bear Club called it quits, leaving Jimmy with a difficult transition into "civilian life." Jimmy and I talk about the inception of the band, it's challenges and what life was like and has been since calling it quits.  If you like the Podcast Subscribe...

Send us a text Jason Gleason is perhaps one of my favorite lead vocalists for any band in the scene. Having seen him twice when he was in Further Seems Forever, his stage presence and crowd participation were unmatched. Jason and I talk about How to Start a Fire's 20-year anniversary, his reconciliation with the band, and our mutual love for all things New Jersey.  If you like the Podcast Subscrib...

Send us a text Josh Hagquist from The Beautiful Mistake talks about his own history in the scene and his band The Beautiful Mistake. Josh and I also talk about the importance of working on yourself and the healing that can come from that.   If you like the Podcast Subscribe! You can find us on all major Podcasting platforms at Welcome to the Scene Podcast. Instagram TikTok Youtube

Send us a text In this episode, we talk with Joe Musten. Joe is the drummer for the band Beloved and at times, The Almost, as well as lead singer in the band Advent. We talk about the rise and fall of Beloved, and their reunion at Furnace Fest, as well as his role in Advent. We also discuss Joe's faith and why Christians seem to resist mental health treatment.  If you like the Podcast Subscribe! Y...

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